the flintstone house is being turned into a pop up restaurant. it has been a journey. you definitely seen it driving north on 280 towards the city and reach the bridge. hard not to notice it. it is a very unusual home. >> eye catching. >> eye catching indeed. if you lived in the bay for a long time you might remember when it was painted off white that is how it looked when it was built in the '70s. used concrete and used inflated balloons, in the 2000s the owner painted it a burnt orange color, stood out more. right? >> supposed to match the bridge in. >> i don't know. and then some of the domes were painted purple. >> like you do >> like one does. >> and then in 2017 it sold for $2.8 million after spending several years on the market. but, in 2019, the owner started loading up on lawn decorations from giant fake mushrooms to dinosaurs neighbors were not happy about there. they had enough. town filed a complaint against the owner declaring it a public nuisance. >>tory down the whole thing, even the retaining wall, i do not understand. >> the owner was not budging. afte

there it is, there is the flintstone house.>> reporter: named after the cartoon, the flintstone houser its right colors and quirky architecture but lately, it has gotten even quirkier. there are now enormous dinosaurs grazing on the long and one seemingly out of place giraffe. not to mention fred flintstone himself and a giant sign reading yeah but gaba do. >> we are having jurassic park up there. it is a conversation piece but i'm glad i don't live there. i will be honest with you. >> the changes haven't set well with neighbors and now the town of hillsboro is suing the homes owner florence former publisher of the san francisco examiner. they say he did not get pop -- proper permits and called the property public nuisance. >> we don't like it when people build things first and then come in and demand or ask for permission later. >> officials say fang was given a three stop work notices, a code violation citation and then a hearing in front of and demonstrated -- and administrative panel of neighbors. >> at the lawsuit is successful, the judge will order her to remove the statues and

after all, this is not bedrock, it is hillsboro and the city says the so-called flintstone house is alorence says it is too bad and is now countersuing the city. the highway the most house sits on the highway about 280. florence fang bought the home in 2018 for $2.8 million. she later added over 100 different structures, giant dinosaurs, huge mushrooms, the flintstones themselves and a big sign saying yabba dabba do. city of hillsboro says the landscaping is not permitted, though. it is an eyesore and must come down and they issued a citation saying fang has broken the law. >> is it really about dino, fred, wilma or betty? is it really about that? or is it really about treating mrs. fang differently because she has a dream? and because she is chinese? and because this is hillsboro? >> reporter: fang says she has been harassed by the town for the last 18 months about her flintstone landscaping and she is not budging. she says it brings her great joy and is the reason she bought the home in the first place. she plans to fight it all in court. >> that is not what i want. all i want is a

he is sure that she is going to fight this to keep the flintstone house the way it is. so stay tuned. back to you. >> truly is unique. andrea nakano, thank you. >>> a deadly and highly contagious bird virus is setting off alarms for in the bay area who raise chickens. the virulent new castle disease is deadly for r case was report city veterinary clinic this week. bird experts concerned about the virus spreading to commercial flocks. 500,000 backyard and commercial birds were euthanized in southern california after the virus broke out there. in response to the outbreak, the san mateo county fair canceled its live poultry show. >>> on the health watch a new study point to evidence that links eggs to heart disease. the study looked at people who eat eggs daily and compared them to those who don't. those who ate 1 1/2 more eggs had a slightly higher risk of heart disease, but the study found the more eggs, the greater the risk. researchers are pointing to cholesterol in egg yolks as the culprit. >>> apple air pods have become very popular, of course, but there's new concer

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it's the flintstone house. you can see it off the freeway. it's having trouble selling.en on market for quite some time. the price $4 million. it's now been slashed by about a million dollars. the flintstone house is the famous site for many commuters on the peninsula who watch it and see it every day on 280. >>> coming up next, new video showing california wildfires up close. it's a frightening sight. so many people hoping they will be able to save their homes. stories of how close people came to the flames and how local crews are helping out. >>> the car that can't be driven legally. a costly case that everyone can learn from. recapping tonight's top story: the heat, humidity, and flames turning california from the golden state -- to the fire >>> recapping the top story. heat, humidity and flames. one of the most destructive fires in monterey county. this scorched 11,000 acres so far. you can see the flames there just devastating here for this area. only 5% containment. it's taken down six homes and two structures. 1600 homes are threatened. >>> take a look at severala

. >> what do you think about the flintstone house? uglier and ugli uglier. i think it's fine. i like looking at it driving on 280. >> reporter: others love it so much. they see it as a landmark i. >> i just think it's interesting. it's something different. >> reporter: but the town of hillsborough doesn't like the landmark idea or the massive dinosaur statues on the yard. >> she probably has eight to ten large statues out there of dinosaurs, animals, i think there's now a king congrekong. >> reporter: it started in 2017 when a city inspector noticed that the orange and purple house had several statues surrounding it. >> because they can be seen from other properties and that's what makes them subject to design review so that neighbors and other affected people get an opportunity to weigh in on scenery that affects their view and their properties too. >> reporter: according to the town of hillsborough, they have reached out multiple times to remove the statues, but the statue is still there, so the town is suing her. >> i think if it's

. >>> the owner of theell-known flintstone house along the peninsula is being sued by the town of hillsboro after making some additions to the property. >> i know you've seen this house when you're driving on interstate 280ov, e crystal spr and reports on the additions back residents say has created a public nuisance. >> this house is hard to miss. >> i love having that landmark there when i go by, i'm like there it is, there's the flintstone house.>> named after the cartoon, the flintstone house is known for its bright colors and quirky architecture, but lately, it's gotten quirkier , they are now in a dinosaurs grazing on the lawn and one seemingly out of place draft, not to mention fred flintstone himself. >> we are having jurassic park up there, okay? it's a conversation piece but i'm glad i don't live near there, i'll be honest with you. distract the changes haven't sat well with neighbors, now the town of hillsboro is suing the home's owner, florence fang, former publisher of the san francisco examiner. they say saying did not get proper permits and called the property a public nuisan

. >>> this wasn't the first time inside the flintstone house. we also toured the house in 1987 when it was on the market. you can see it looked very different then. colors were more muted. we have post this had video from the archives at abc7news.com. >>> and the milk pail market, an institution for 45 years, is getting ready to say good-bye. the european style market will be closing in the next few months. it started in 1974 as a drive-through dairy. the owners point to several challenges including the impact on the business from the recent construction. changes in their neighborhood and the hard work it takes to run a family business. >>> time also running out to satisfy your ravioli craving at one long time business in san francisco. lyanne melendez explains why luca's ravioli is closing. and today is national raf viovi day. >> just heard the news. i'm not happy. >> start spreading the news. let everyone know. that the store is getting ready to close. >> reporter: heartbroken but never defeated. customers are stocking up on their favorite item

one thing is for sure, everyone has an opinion about the flintstone house. rryessa way in hillsborough and can easily be seen if you're driving along 280. now the city of hillsborough is suing the house's owner. luis pena has the story. >> reporter: it's visible from i-280, from the hillsborough hills, from the sky. you know it's there, the flintstone house. what do you think about the flintstone house? >> it's getting uglier and uglier. >> i think it's fine. i like looking at it driving on 280. >> others love it so much, they see it as a landmark. >> i think it's interesting. i think it's nice. just because it's something different, something we have in the bay area. >> but the city of hillsborough doesn't like the landmark idea or the massive dinosaurin theya. the owner is media mogul florence fage. >> she has probably eight to ten large stat use. i think now there is a king kong. >> illinois it all started in 2017 when the city inspector noticed the orange and ked house had several statues surrounding it. >> because they can be seen from other properties,

the so-called flintstone house sits on a cliff outside of san francisco. it was built 39 years ago with a nod to the popular cartoon. now on the market for $4.2 million. the house has three bedrooms, two baths, self-propelled car is not included. marlie? >> i wonder if the original house had indoor plumbing? jill wagner at the new york stock exchange. jill, thanks so much. >>> when we return, on air accent. a television news anchor takes to the air waves to respond to criticism over how she pronounces spanish words. if your purse is starting to look more like a tissue box... you may be muddling through allergies. try zyrtec for powerful allergy relief. and zyrtec is different than claritin . because it starts working faster on the first day you take it. zyrtec . muddle no more . feel secure in your dentures... feel free to be yourself all day. just switch from denture paste to sea-bond denture adhesive seals. holds stronger than the leading paste all day... without the ooze. feel secure. be yourself. with stronger, clean sea-bond. hey america, still not sur

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california court say that the decorations for the famous flintstone house on the peninsula. lookout. stay put. yeah. this comes after a legal battle that lasted more than 2 years in court. all right. everybody can retired publishing mogul florence fang defended her. >> colorful owed to the flintstones family in 2019 after she got a notice from the city telling her to dismantle the life-size sculptures. there's betty, you seeing from 2.80 there. if like museum. but it's a house. now. the city of hillsboro says they'll be sending out a survey or to approve her installments for her part, fang will have to. they say apply for new building permits in the future. alright novel. >> feeling a little warm today. at least you're not en a truck hit my car, the insurance company wasn't fair. i didn't know what my case was worth, so i called the barnes firm. call the barnes firm now, and let us help you get the best result possible. ♪ call one eight hundred, eight million ♪ this unplugged device is protecting our beautiful coastlines and more. put off chores and use less energy from 4 to

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and if you've ever driven north on to 80 towards san francisco you've probably spotted the flintstones. housenow the bay area. landmark is being turned into a pop. up restaurant. that is how the home looked when it was built in the 19. seventys the builders used concrete and shaped it with mesh. frames. and inflated balloon. that gives it the lumpy. prehistoric. look. here's more current view in 29. the owner loaded up on lawn decorate now the property will be home. to a pop up sushi. restaurant. featuring a cavelike down room. and flint's member. the name is very appropriate stone age. omakase. makasi. according to social media post. opening night is planned for july, 12. patrons. will enjoy a 15. course. japanese tasting menu. the initial bad of reservations was snapped up with just 2 minutes. yeah. there is a new top. dog in the nathan's hot dog eating contest. we have the latest on the independent ahh! another morning to savor the crunchy nooks & crannies™ splendor of a thomas' english muffin! thom...which is a nook and which is a cranny? well, that's a nook. cranny. cranny. cranny. nook.

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we look at the transformation of the flintstone house and what you what you get for 230. it's interesting. that story and much more with ryan enomoto and myself coming up tonight at 5. and thank you for joining us for today's conversation about fireworks safety on this very hot fourth of july across the bay area we want to wish you a safe and happy independence. day. cbs evening news is next on kpi ex local >> this is the hottest i've ever seen it. >> adriana: tonight, the record-breaking heat baking americans, with half the country under heat alerts. >> what we are going to see over the next seven days rivals are biggest heat waves that we have ever experienced. >> adriana: the heat adding fuel to dangerous wildfires across california. plus, a brutal shark attack in texas, as throngs of beachgoers try to beat the heat up your go the "cbs evening news" starts now. ♪ ♪ good evening. i'm adriana diaz in for norah o'donnell. as millions of americans spend this independence day at the beach, celebration turned terrifying on south padre island in texas. that's where at least t

." >>> on the peninsula, the till of hillsboro filed suit against the flintstone house owner, calling the dwelling a public nuisance. it was purchased for $2.8 million in 2017. since she's added a herd of dinosaur sculptures and other landscaping structures to accommodate future parties. the modifications, they say, are in violation of severa municipal codes. >> a number of students enjoyed a night at the museum for first rock family night. >> two philanthropists donated $20 million to provide free admission for children to return to the academy after visiting on school field trips. >> that's amazing. i grew up here, i grew up going there. so those are memories that those kid also have for a long time. >>> we're talking science, let's talk about the science of weather. >> sandhya patel is here with that. >> absolutely. is it going to be one of those winter weekends where it feels more like spring, not too many places in the country where you can hit the beach in winter. but you will be able to this weekend. santa cruz, 72 this weekend. well above average. bodega bay, 64. ocean beach,

the owner of this home in a posh san francisco suburb often referred to as the "flintstones" house settled a lawsuit with the town of hillsborough allowing fred and his pals to stay. records reveal that florence fang will be paid $125,000 by the town to cost costs linked to the lawsuit which began in 2019. the settlement also states that fang must apply for building permits, but that they are guaranteed to be approved once they are filed. >>> the first post-pandemic crews from the u.s. has set sail, and detroit was hit with severe weather. those are some of the headlines on the "morning newsstand." the "detroit free press" reports city residents are cleaning up after devastating floods. more than six inches of rain fell in parts of detroit on friday. neighborhoods were submerged along with cars and tractor-trailers on busy highways. one driver said she didn't think she would make it out alive. >> the water was coming up and i was thinking i'm going to die. >> i have never seen anything like this ever. and driving through it is scary. >> michigan's governor has declared a state of emergency

what's the paperwork like filling out the permits for a flintstone house? ke a tablet and just chisel their signature. >>> but we have actually a quote from the homeowner after the deal was settled. he said, quote, yabba-dabba-doo. >>> for information on the house, 2700 square feet. it was built in 1976. which is about the last time i think the flint stones were relevant. >>> coming up, see what's different about this year's national spelling bee. >> first, french police are now on the hunt for a fan who wiped out dozens of cyclists in the first stage of the tour de france. >>> and later in the skinny, what cardi b just flashed at the b.e.t. awards that sent fans into a frenzy. you're watching "world news now." the b.e.t. awards that sent fans into a frenzy. you're watching "world news now." ♪ crash during the first stage of the tour de france. french authorities are investigating. they want to find a woman who stepped in front of a rider while holding a sign. you see it there. that crash took down almost the entire field and forced three riders to withdraw

. >> this is the flintstone house. could you have guessed.ince buying the hillsborough, california home in 2017, the owner added items dedicated to the '60s show, including dinosaurs and a yabba dabba doo driveway sign. the town filed a complaint last week because the owner refused to remove the extras which have been deemed an eyesore. >> that looks nice. it's color coordinated. >> that's hilarious. it's color coordinated, and probably bringing up the value of all the homes in the neighborhood. >> i'm just saying. what's in the driveway? what kind of car? >> one that runs on your feet, obviously. obviously, yeah. >> i'm with the owner on this one. >>> a delta airlines pilot had his passengers help him get his new life off the ground. >> take a look at this. this happened at boston's logan airport, and the pilot asked passengers to hand his girlfriend roses and then asked her to marry him. what did she say? she said yes. >> otherwise we probably would not be doing the story. >> i hope not. the couple met seven months ago at logan. she works a

. >>> right now the owner of the bay area so-called flintstone house is talking about a brewing legal battle she may be forced to keep her home the way it is. that home, which you probably have seen off of interstate 280, is more eye catching than last year or so. that's because the new owner, former "examiner" publisher florence fang made new additions, including new dinosaur artwork. some called the home and its additions a nuisance. robert honda is at a news conference right now and will have a live report coming up at 5:00 and 6:00 tonight. >>> and palo alto police are investigating a late-night smash and grab at an apple store. that store located in downtown palo alto on university avenue. it's also one of the location's that will usually cover when apple releases some of its big products. well, of course, those burglars burst through those front doors earlier wednesday morning. and they say they stole seven laptops valued at about $12,000. but the burglars dropped two of them while y trying to escape. now, palo alto police say that those burglars have hit the store several other

a flintstone house named after the '60s cartoon will stand.e of bedrock. very nice. >>> meanwhile here is something you not do see every day. the british lawn mower racing championship returned over the weekend after being suspended during the pandemic. there they go. the months-long race will take place various weekends from june through september. they have spruced up engines with cutting blades removed for safety reasons. i can't imagine why. >>> celebrations around the globe rounded out p.r.i.d.e. month over the weekend. new york city's 51st annual p.r.i.d.e. march was back mostly in true form and while many convenience were held online, thousands took the streets. in paris, 30,000 people turned out for the city's p.r.i.d.e. march, making it the first of its kind since the pandemic. organizers mapped out multiple parad routes. >>> and tennis legend serena williams will not pursue a fifth olympic gold medal this year in tokyo. watch. >> i'm actually not on the olympic list, so that -- not that i'm aware of, and if so, i shouldn't be on it.

why they are suing the owner of the iconic flintstone house. >> we will track in with our travel guru. he is spending the st. patrick's day weekend in ireland and we're going to hear from him. ♪ [ camera shutter clicks ] the new galaxy s10 on xfinity mobile. the phone and network designed to do more. get $250 back on a new galaxy and save on the network with millions of wifi hotspots. say "get a galaxy" to learn more. >>> good morning, we have a beautiful look of the golden gate bridge. sounds like julie wants to ride in a little red corvette. >> my goodness! it doesn't even have to be read. it is give me anything like that. >> make sure that you pack the sunblock. plenty of sunshine today. temperatures as warm as yesterday. i have details, coming up. >>> of the big bash all across ireland continues at this hour. >> people from all around the world are there for st. patrick's day. the beer is flowing, the music is a letter, and the fun is nonstop. this is a live picture from dublin as the revelers are enjoying themselves now and among the crowd is a traveling expert. >> it is st. patr

. >>> the famous flintstones house is getting to be infamous. it's at the center of a legal fight between the homeowner and the town of hillsboro. today we got a closer look at the property. it's not the house in question, the unique house. it's the yard. the town says the recently-add decorations, including the dinosaurs there have turned the home into a public nuisance and that the homeowner, florence th paperwork. >> they're never satisfied. in the beginning they said no permit. they keep moving the goalpost. >> as it is now, this is far too visually impactful. and that's one of the reasons why we have this lawsuits is to force her to put some screening up. >> phang says she's preparing a new application for the prehistoric decorations. >> it doesn't bother me. >> i've been driving by it 40 years, and i love it. >> it was a windy day, though. >> it was. >> hopefully none of those decorations got blown around. >> we did have gusts up to 40 miles per hour. this is probably the most wind we'll see through the week. tomorrow less wind and more wa

they like the flintstones house in hillsborough and they wearing crocs the times first could be wherehey invented when the dinosaurs were. >>and coming up next the news continues on our 24 7 streaming service called kron on it is commercial free catherine keenan is standing by him. >>our newsroom right now. at 11 capture a key justine then thank you can you're coming up at 11. >>the latest on that pot hole that made life just miserable for so many drivers on 8.80 and oakland today after a long frustrating day for hundreds of drivers. finally those repairs have been completed and we will have an update on the lanes being reopened back to you all right, thanks catherine. >>that you're not for fun thing, some ideas for this weekend about this the niles dog show if you're headed out there in fremont starts at 10:00am should be a great time mostly sunny skies. how about the enemy and cause play festival. he will see play those beautiful costumes that's in japan down in san francisco. and this one not to be missed either walnut creek the family theater festival can have indoor and outdoor f

of the flintstones house is expected today with the town. town leaders said the property is a public nuisance with landscaping added without permits. she and lawyer are expected to discuss alleged harassment by town leaders within the past 18 months. >>> today thousands of people are expected to attend the memorial service for slain rapper nipsey hustle in los angeles. today's memorial service is at the staple center. it starts at 10:00. people will line the streets for a procession through los angeles. he was shot and killed two weeks ago in south l.a. >>> parts of colorado, plains and upper midwest are under blizzard warnings because of a bombcyclone. it knocked out power to thousands of homes and businesses in south dakota. matt finn is in minneapolis with look at conditions. >> repoter in the midwest. the cold blast, causing dangerous road conditions in minnesota and forcing people to dig out ain. >> i want summer to come. tired of the s tired of shoveling. >> reporter: hundreds of schools are closed across the state due to the weather.

. >>> there is a new push to save the famed flintstone house in hillsboro. a change petition addressed to governor newsom has been signed by more than 14,000 people who like the home the way it is. the homeowner recently added statues in the yard with an overlead look there and a sign reading yaba yaba doo. >>> state fish and wildlife expert are continuing their efforts to eradicate and agriculture pest from the state wet lands. it's been one year since they began looking for nutria. it is a big size rodent. it had not been seen since the 70s. 400 had been killed in the merced area primarily. they destruck stiff, burrowing and destroy critical wet lands. >>> the second shake shack restaurant in the bay area opens its doors. the shopping center there near the ferry terminal, the first one opened in palo alto in december. now, the new york chain has developed a loyal following and more than 80 locations worldwide. there is a debate. in and out versus shake shack. the new location will feature a north bay themed custard dessert. a long line is expected when the

. >>> the makeover of the so-called flintstone house that just went through. >>> live where you live.his is abc 7 news. >>> a self-driving uber strikes and kills a woman in arizona. one expert says it's the nightmare he's treaddreaded for years, and it's already rocking the autonomous car industry. >> thanks for joining us. the deadly crash happened last night in tempe outside of phoenix. police just gave an update two hours ago saying the uber vehicle was in autonomous mode going about 40 miles per hour when it hit a woman who was walking a bicycle across the street. >> the investigation did not show at this time that there were significant signs of the vehicle slowing down. >> earlier today, uber said it has suspended all self-driving operations, but some experts say it's time for all companies to hit the brakes on these self-driving cars. >> jonathan bloom has a rolook what the tragedy means for the developing technology. >> reporter: self-driing cars are tested every day. >> i think they're better drivers than most people in this town. i don't mind it. >> i don't think you should

meteorologist: here we have the flintstone house. i would imagine it is hard to sell.yeah. i think it's fun to look at. i'm not sure about living in a space like that. that pink is so bright. it wouldn't be that relaxing, you know? meteorologist: fun to look at, maybe not so much to live in it. so many might want to drive by and gawk at it. larry: nice to visit but you wouldn't want to live in it. that's it for the four at 4:00. thousands of women with metastatic breast cancer, are living in the moment and taking ibrance. ibrance with an aromatase inhibitor is for adults with hr+/her2- metastatic breast cancer as the first hormonal based therapy. ibrance plus letrozole significantly delayed disease progression versus letrozole. ibrance may cause low white blood cell counts that may lead to serious infections. ibrance may cause severe inflammation of the lungs. both of these can lead to death. tell your doctor if you have new or worsening chest pain, cough, or trouble breathing. before taking ibrance, tell your doctor if you have fever, chills, or other signs of infecti

we'll tell you about the owner of the famous flintstone house is being sued. >>> let's check in withch. >> reporter: in the next hour, facebook hits a something in trying to get more local news to the users. why the company is having trouble. we're back after the break. a business owner always goes beyond what people expect. that's why we built the nation's largest gig-speed network along with complete reliability. then went beyond. beyond clumsy dials-in's and pins. to one-touch conference calls. beyond traditional tv. to tv on any device. beyond low-res surveillance video. to crystal clear hd video monitoring from anywhere. gig-fueled apps that exceed expectations. comcast business. beyond fast. >>> the owner of the famous flintstone house is now being sued because they add dinosaurs without getting a permit. the bright orange and purple home can be seen from 280 from the crystal springs reservoir. so far no comment from the owner. >>> burger king announced a new coffee subscription program for $5 a month. you can get one cup of coffee a day. the offer is available at all restauran

the latest chapter in the fight over the infamous flintstone house.d a conversation here, do kids these days even know what the flintstones are? now back to the "today" show. >>> we're back on this saturday morning, march 16th, 2019. a great crowd on the plaza. many of them dressed in green. likely heading to 5th avenue and the annual st. patrick's day parade set to kick off in a few hours. >> let's begin this half hour with a check of your headlines. first the main suspect in friday's mass shootings at two new zealand mosques appeared in court overnight for the first time charged with murder. his face is blurred here under new zealand law, but he is identified as branton tarrant. and their prime minister vows that gun laws will change after it was noted that he had five firearms. including two semi automatic weapons. tributes for the people today, mourners leaving flowers near the hospital. >>> in paris, the yellow vest protests seem to have new life after dwindling numbers recently. today protesters are clashing with police throwing smoke bombs and

. >>> the owner of the flintstone house in hillsborough is officially fighting back. a complaint claiming city leaders are harassing her and discriminating against her. the town says the home is, quote, a public nuisance and that modifications violate municipal codes adding dinosaur sculptures when she bought it in 2017. >>> a homeless couple now living in one of the east bay's wealthiest neighborhoods got a special night out. only three months ago greg dunston and marie mckenzie were homeless living on the streets of oakland. that is until the chronicle profiled the couple. a man saw their story and offered them a place to live at his piedmont home. the warriorsed to the warriors playoff game. they got a vip behind-the-scenes tour. they even got to meet point guard quinn cook before the game. >> awesome. never dreamed i would ever be at a playoff game. >> i know. >> it's an honor and a privilege for us to have them tonight. i think their story inspires all of us. >> maybe they were the lucky charms to get that win. they say they are still facing some challenges. they

. >>> the city of hillsborough is suing the owner of what is known locally as the flintstone house. town leaders say the owner of owner violated local codes when she put dinosaur sculptures in the back yard and added a driveway sign. they say she did not get a permit to change those items and the decorations create a public nuisance. the bright orange and purple home is visible from i-80 near crystal springs reservoir. the owners commented on the lawsuit. >>> two bear cubs found on the side of the road are now safe in loving caring arms. the five week old cubs are being nursed to help that the tahoe wildlife care center in south lake tahoe. the brothers were found along highway 96 in yreka last weekend. no one knows what happened to their mother. wildlife officers tried to find her but did not have any luck. the two cubs will remain at the tahoe facility for the next year. >> these bears are on a special formula. they are getting special care. we know when to start pulling back to let them develop into wildfires. you have to be trained to do this. >> the bears are fed four times a d

. >>> controversy surrounds the iconic flintstone house in hillsborough.he city filed a lawsuit against its owner and now she's speaking out and giving only abc 7 news about the cartoon-inspired home. >> florence fang declined to go on camera while she showed off the home built in 1976. the front and backyards have life size statues of fred flintstone and crew, dinosaurs like dino and the city of hillsborough is suing fang for creating what it calls a highly visible eyesore. >> i'm not the only one alone is fighting for the legendary flintstone. it is truly american memory that makes people smile and make them feel good about themselves. yabba dabba doo. >> fang has many supporters, including those on social media. she has hired an attorney to represent her. >>> saturday night's powerball jackpot will hit a whopping $625 million. >> now this would make me yabba dabba doo. no one picked all six winning numbers last night in the drawing. here are the numbers. 10, 14, 50, 53, 63 and your powerball is 21. that jackpot worth an estimated 550 million bucks. >> c

. >>> mushroom house, flintstone house, some even call it a hobbit house.oubt this house made of foam is the talk of the neighborhood. still ahead taking you inside on how you can be the new owner if the price is right. >> i was hoping you were going to say house one more time. >>> hospitals across our area gearing up for an influx of patients. so what's behind the rush? the answer is coming your way. >> plenty of clear skies over our area and high pressure and a slight little cool front that moved through, but to the south a totally different story. we're dealing with a major hurricane. i'll have the details on our five-day forecast and an update on igor coming up. stay with us. cun ayausutp ayceusme in 2008 i quit venture capital to follow my passion for food. i saw a gap in the market for a fresh culinary brand and launched behindtheburner.com. we create and broadcast content and then distribute it across tv, the web, and via mobile. i even use the web to get paid. with acceptpay from american express open, we now invoice advertisers and receive payments

it's the so-called flintstone house. it's in hillsboro, the mercury news reporting it finally has a new owner. if you're wondering, we hear it's not some couple named fred and wilma. >> betty and barney? they're moving on up? >> one couple from the flintstones maybe. well, the mid-70s property went on the market in 2015, 20 months later it finally sold. the price tag is about 20% below the original asking price which was $4 million. >> mr. slate maybe. >> hmm. do remember that? come on? >> i got it. >> are you kidding she? 5:47 right now. >>> happening today the nbc universal family getting pumped up not to mention a little wet because a brand new massive water park is opening at orlando resorts in florida. it's called volcano bay. from the looks of it you think it would be worth the trip? i like those water rides you can't miss the signature volcano in the middle of the park and you go sliding down those ramps. it offers close to 20 different attractions most with no lines. don't forget to pack your sunscreen and your i

fans of the unique flintstone house in hillsborough showing their support.keep the quirky home and yard decor. the town filed suit claiming municipal code violations including dinosaur statues in the yard. which is not up to code. abc 7 news got a look in the house. you could see unconventional design. the yard sculptures were added then. >> it adds to the feel of the house. >> thanks for joining us. abc 7 news at 5:00 starts now. >>> a north bay second grader stumbles on to porn on a cool issued ipad. how this happened in a live report. >>> san jose emergency. >> a troubling report on 911 service. the calls aren't being answered fast enough. >> a search for something suspicious close as box store. where the bomb squad jumped into action. >> i'll have the hour by hour time line of the rain coming up. >> live breaking news. >>> larry baer will not face charges for getting into an altercation with his wife. she is heard screaming as she grabs her cell phone. good evening. i'm dan ashley. >> and i'm kristen sze. we'll have more in just a moment. first breaking

controversy is surrounding the flintstone house in hillsborough.d a lawsuit against its owner and she's giving abc 7 news an exclusive tour of the cartoon-inspired home. >> hold on for the sound byte. it's about to get interesting. florence fang dee clienclined t camera as she showed off her home built in 1976. the frond and backyards have life size statues of fred and the dinosaurs including their pet dino. the city of hillsborough is suing fang for creating what it calls a highly visible eyesore. >> i'm not the only one alone is fighting for the legendary flintstone. it is truly american memory that makes the people smile and make them feel good about themselves. yabba dabba doo. >> that is the souped bite of the day. fang has many supporters, including those on social media. she hired an attorney to represent her. >> yabba dabba doo. >> the people have kind of spoken. they seem to be on her side. we'll see how it goes. >>> new at 6:00, the decision forcing some people to find a new place to live in silicon valley. >>> first, it will cost you a p

according to the palo alto daily post, the iconic flintstone house in hillsboro can stay.to keep all of her statues and nearly 2 years ago the town took her to court claiming she violated local codes and said the sculptures were a public nuisance. she countersued. under the settlement she will apply for permits and the town will pay her $125,000. >>> the uk double-decker is one of the most iconic in the world and for more than a century they moved people from london around the capital. now the famous red buses are getting a green upgrade. the mayor of london is rolling out 20 of the new hydrogen powered buses into a city that wants to slam the brakes on carbon emissions by 2030. unlike most electric buses, they have hydrogen stored on board in a fuel-cell which, throughout the day, can convert hydrogen into electricity. the waste product is water. while fully electric buses can take hours to charge, hydrogen buses can be filled up in just five minutes. >> one of the things about these new buses is they make no pollution. and we need governments including the british govern

california courts have said the decorations for the famous flintstones house can stay put.his comes after a legal battle that lasted more than 2 years retired publishing mogul florence fang defended her o to the flintstones family and 2019 after she received a notice from the city telling her to dismantle a life-size sculpture. she said no. and she took him to court and won. and so now the city of healdsburg says that they will send out a survey or to approve 4 installments. but for her part going forward. fan will have to apply for a new building permits for future construction. >> i think that's so cool. yeah. growing up, you know, to see houses like this and people decorate a win that holiday christmas spirit lasting out the years. pretty cool. >> celebrating people being themselves. homeowners sharing their personality cool. all right. let's get over to the weather center rebecca keeping an eye on our forecast for this monday. so what can we expect for the week ahead. rebecca guys, we're going to warm inland and then more comfortable around the coast and around the bay.

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